Ayur-Thai Yoga Beginner Course at Living Room Yoga

Partake of a two-day Beginner Course in Ayur-Thai Yoga Bodywork, taking place August 21 to 22, at Living Room Yoga, in St. Petersburg. This course brings the wisdom of Thai hands-on therapy together with Ayurvedic philosophy. Read More »

Christie MD Functional and Aesthetic Medicine

For any individual not getting healthier with traditional medicine or taking medications to cover symptoms and not resolving the root cause, the functional approach may be for you. Read More »

Customized Meals for the Health Conscious

Specializing in diets specifically for those attending to a lifestyle of celiac, keto, paleo, vegan and much more, The Colors of Food is now offering personalized meals, catering and desserts. Read More »

Giving People a Better Life with Vivos at Breathe Well Sleep Well

An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea which means poor quality sleep that fails to heal body and brain and can lead to chronic heart failure, atrial fibrillation and stroke while being associated with type 2 diabetes and depression. Read More »

Letter from Publisher

August 2021 has arrived on the Gulf Coast, and I have again eased comfortably into tropical living, Florida-style. Focusing on the more beautiful aspects of the season, I set my pace to comfortably flow with whatever may come. Read More »

Local Doctor Featured Speaker at Anti-Aging Conference

Tracie Leonhardt, DO, Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, is a featured speaker and teacher at the upcoming American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Endocrinology conference scheduled for August 13 to 15. Her subject and course of discussion will be “Oxytocin: The New Hormone on the Block with Novel Clinical Applications”. Read More »

Rakhma Love & Harmony Holistic Center Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

Based in metaphysical practices, the center incorporates many modalities as they live and fulfill their vision and mission, which is to serve the holistic needs (mind, body, spirit) of all who engage in their services. Read More »

Why Should You Get IV Nutritional Therapy if You are Having Surgery?

IV pre- and post-operative nutrition is the solution to optimal perioperative nutrition and can decrease bruising, swelling, inflammation, pain, scarring and infection rates. It will also significantly improve wound healing and recovery time. Read More »

Alberto Villoldo on Shamanic Healing

Alberto Villoldo, psychologist, medical anthropologist and best-selling author, discusses how shamans today combine ancient wisdom teachings with cutting-edge neuroscience to heal. Read More »

Avoid Air Pollutants to Protect Children’s Mental Health

Exposure to even moderate levels of traffic-related air pollutants during childhood results in a greater risk of mental illness by age 18, report researchers. Read More »

Avoid Sugary Drinks to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk

Drinking two sugary drinks per day from ages 13 to 18 increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 32 percent in women by age 50. Read More »

Back-to-School Wellness: Tips to Keep Kids Healthy

Parents can ensure children’s health and well-being as they go back to school with these tips for kid's healthy food, family communication, adequate sleep and more. Read More »

Bug Battle: How to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay

Mosquitoes aren’t just an annoyance; they can carry infectious diseases, so it’s important to know the best ways to keep them at bay, including natural bug repellents. Read More »

Cactus Poachers Are Denuding Deserts

More than 30 percent of the world’s 1,500 or so cactus species are threatened with extinction, and criminal scavengers are primarily to blame. Read More »

‘Clean the Garden’ Kimchi

This easy kimchi recipe turns common garden veggies into a spicy probiotic ferment that’s loaded with good bacteria and health benefits. Read More »

Eat Oily Fish to Live Longer

A new large-scale analysis suggests that omega-3s from oily fish may extend lifespan. Read More »

Eat Produce to Lower Stress and Heart Disease

Research finds that eating one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables a day lowers blood pressure and risk of heart disease, while two cups of fruits and vegetables a day can decrease stress levels. Read More »

Microbiome Linked to Risk of Death from Disease

Researchers found that greater numbers of bacteria in the gut from the Enterobacteria family increase the risk of death from cancer, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal disease. Read More »

Pickled Watermelon Radishes

Enjoy fresh radishes year-round with this flavorful recipe for pickled watermelon radishes. Read More »

Pineapple Tepache

Tepache is a wonderful, effervescent, lightly fermented pineapple beverage. It’s made from the skins and core of pineapple, making use of the parts typically discarded. Read More »

Pollinator-Friendly Yards: Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

Create a pollinator-friendly yard with these gardening and landscape tips for choosing native plants, mowing less often, and avoiding pesticide use. Read More »

Power Up Fido: Five Ways to Strengthen Your Dog’s Immune System

Five ways to build resilient immune systems in dogs to stave off disease, keep them healthy, promote optimal wellness, reduce trips to the vet and extend their lives. Read More »

Preserving the Harvest: Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year

Preservation techniques to help capture the bounty of the garden harvest or farmers' market hauls through canning, dehydrating, refrigerator pickling, fermentation or cold storage. Read More »

Smiling Can Make Us Happier

The benefits of smiling including increased happiness, reduced stress and anxiety, lowered blood pressure and heart rate and less pain. Read More »

Soil Regulators Soft on Pesticide Use

A new study recommends changes in how regulatory agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assess the risks posed by the nearly 850 approved pesticide ingredients. Read More »

Superfund Mine-Polluted Stream Restorations See Success

Large investments made to clean up acid drainage into streams and rivers polluted by toxic metals from abandoned mining sites are yielding success. Read More »

Textile Manufacturers Fight Climate Change

With a goal of 45 percent reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030, Textile Exchange is pushing for urgent climate action. Read More »

Unleash Your True Potential: Working with a Life Coach Can Help

The benefits of working with a life coach to better understand ourselves and lead fulfilled lives, including tips for hiring the right coach for individual needs. Read More »

UN Methane Report Faults Big Meat and Big Dairy

With livestock contributing 32 percent of the methane footprint, there is a great need to regulate and mitigate methane emissions from global meat and dairy companies. Read More »

Water Sports for a Total Body Workout: Cool Ways to Stay Fit this Summer

Waterskiing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), river rafting, kayaking, SUP yoga and other summer water sports that improve bone density, elevate mood and engage major muscle groups. Read More »

Well-Being Basics

Choose happiness by taking these research-supported daily actions to enhance overall well-being. Read More »

Zucchini Bacon

This recipe for a vegan take on bacon uses seasoned, dehydrated zucchini strips for a healthy, plant-based snack. Read More »